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Comparison: Apollo Aspire XP Winter vs. Kumho WinterCraft WP52+

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from India (Apollo) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Kumho winter tyres are slightly better rated (63%) than Apollo (57%). In this particular case, the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ has a better rating of 87% compared to 49% of the Apollo Aspire XP Winter. The first tyre test of Apollo Aspire XP Winter was done in 2019, compared to 2025 when was the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Aspire XP Winter and the WinterCraft WP52+ were tested.

Test Profile

Apollo
Aspire XP Winter
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Number of tests
8
3
Best position
#1
#4
Average position
13.6
4.3
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
29
97

Wet

Wet
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
66%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
79%
Wet braking
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
59%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
56%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Aquaplaning - cross
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
55%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
66%
Wet circle cornering
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
83%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
81%
Wet handling
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
81%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
86%

Snow

Snow
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
69%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
81%
Snow braking
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
63%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
80%
Snow traction
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
62%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
76%
Snow cornering
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
72%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
Snow handling
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
77%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
86%

Costs

Costs
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
66%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
71%
Mileage
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
28%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
69%
Rolling resistance
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
80%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
69%
Price/value
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
83%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%

Dry

Dry
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
65%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
Dry braking
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
41%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Dry handling
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
89%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%

Comfort

Comfort
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
76%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Exterior noise
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
76%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Comfort
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
82%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
68%

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Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025225/40 R18View

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